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XOE 57J

1971 Morris Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,779 mi
Last recorded23,779 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini 100051,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOE 57J
MakeMorris
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 23,779 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 23,779 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 22,334 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,334 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,941 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 21,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 68,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 67,842 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 67,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 67,736 miles

Oil leak

both CV boots weeping

nearside front inner seat belt adjusting clip missing

Fail 17 Nov 2006 67,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both cv boots weeping

nearside front inner seat belt adjusting clip missing

Pass 12 Nov 2005 67,268 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 1,045 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 434
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 314
brake recording little or no effort 312
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 244
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 227
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XOE 57J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 51,728 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 434 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XOE 57J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XOE 57J?

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What year was XOE 57J registered?

XOE 57J is a 1971 Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is XOE 57J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOE 57J shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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